About the Role

Specialist Assessment Services (SAS) is seeking experienced health professionals to join our network to deliver independent, accurate and timely assessments and reports relating to the service requirements of people with an injury, illness or disability.

SAS was selected through a competitive tender process by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to deliver the National Panel of Assessors (NPA) program.

We are seeking experienced health professionals to join our network and have opportunities available across multiple regions.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the National Panel of Assessors, you will play a critical role in helping people maintain meaningful employment by delivering independent, accurate and person-centred assessments and reports, including:

Ongoing Support Assessments: Ensure eligible people with disability or injury receive the ongoing workplace support they need to maintain employment.

Supported Wage System Assessments: Determine productivity-based wages for eligible people with disability.

Workplace Modification Assessments: Assess the suitability of workplace modifications, including equipment and assistive technology, to support people with disability or injury in the workplace.

Other assessments may include pre-employment assessments, return-to-work assessments, functional capacity assessments, rehabilitation needs assessments, pain management assessments,



and other discipline-specific assessments.

Assessments are conducted on site at workplaces, Inclusive Employment Australia provider offices, or in private and confidential serviced offices or community locations.

Why You’ll Enjoy Life at SAS

- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications and current registration as an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Accredited Exercise Physiologist

A minimum of two years' experience in the disability and/or return-to-work sector. Experience with workplace modifications and assistive technology is highly regarded.

Solid interpersonal, assessment and report-writing skills

Ability to work independently, reliably and within strict timeframes

Sound IT literacy and a commitment to data security

Eligibility to work in Australia, with a current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Ability to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including background verification

An ABN and appropriate insurance (essential)

For questions or support, contact us at @assessments.net.au

We look forward to welcoming you to our network!

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📌 Assessor - National Panel of Assessors (Brisbane)
🏢 Specialist Assessment Services
📍 Brisbane